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As the veil between the digital and the spectral thins this Halloween, beware—some of Microsoft 365’s most powerful tools are hiding in the shadows, waiting to be awakened. In this “Trick or Tool” roundup, we’re shining a lantern on five underrated...

If you need tech support, Penn State’s IT Help Portal is your central hub for IT help across the University. Whether you’re a student, faculty member, or staff, you can quickly get answers, track requests, and stay informed about service updates. Here are five key...

As the new semester quickly approaches, ensuring your Canvas course is ready is essential for creating a smooth and engaging experience for students. It is important to have a well-prepared course not only to support learning outcomes but also to minimize confusion...

As generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) tools like chatbots become more integrated into academic and administrative life, it’s important to pause and think about how we’re using them—and how we should be using them. Whether you're a faculty member exploring AI...

Microsoft Copilot is an AI-powered digital assistant available to all Penn State faculty, staff, and students. As a user, you can enter prompts into Copilot, asking it to brainstorm ideas, generate content, summarize information, and more. To help you learn more about...

There’s no shortage of online training available. But finding the right resources that are practical, easy to use, and actually helpful for your day-to-day work? That’s where ITLD resources come in. Whether you're looking to master Penn State’s financial systems, up...

eLearning is a form of education delivered through web-based training and online platforms, offering flexible learning opportunities anytime and anywhere. It is typically self-paced and asynchronous, allowing learners to progress on their own schedule. Read on to...

Penn State IT Learning and Development (ITLD) provides valuable resources for anyone looking to expand their technology  skills or knowledge. With various learning options, including live training, eLearning, structured learning paths, and expert Tech Tutors, ITLD...

As ITLD’s “Top 5” article series enters a new year, let’s take a look back at our most popular articles of 2024. Productivity tips and Microsoft products reigned supreme, along with information on major updates to Zoom and Teams. If you haven’t read these yet, now’s...